Cost of living
Mandalay (Myanmar) compared to Yangon (Myanmar)
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Overview comparison
Mandalay (Myanmar)Yangon (Myanmar)
Consumer prices in Yangon (Myanmar) are roughly 29% higher than in Mandalay (Myanmar).
Cost of living
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| Total with rent one person | 529 | 845 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,506 | 1,782 |
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| Without rent one person | 316 | 307 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,086 | 1,197 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 305.46 | 474.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 355.43 | 755.65 |
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| Food person | 172 | 252 |
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| Food family | 548 | 468 |
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| Transport person | 70.81 | 88.52 |
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| Transport family | 179.04 | 193.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.31 years | 73.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.6 | 1.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.3 | 19.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.2 | 4.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.26 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 615.45 | 722.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 128.18 | 414.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 358.32 | 1,220.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 267.35 | 595.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.63 | 26.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.6 | 41.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.44 | 22.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.01 | 12.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 995 | 1,332 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 330 | 348 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.66% | 9.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.15 | 7.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.83 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.79 | 1.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 12.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.04 | 3.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.88 | 10.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.98 | 0.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Mandalay (Myanmar) | Yangon (Myanmar) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.64 | 25.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.02 | 3.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.54 | 8.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.16 | 2.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 9.76 | 62.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.98 | 81.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255 | 465.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,843 | 9,362 |
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